The only reason markets are full of promising beauty products is because we all crave for that glowing, clear, healthy skin. However, be it health or skin, the miracle happens when you tend to it inside out, and not the other way round. Yes, your thoughts are in the right direction – nutritious food and healthy drinks!
It is no surprise that water is the universal elixir for a healthy body and skin! Drinking ample water will automatically take care of half of your beauty regime because water keeps your skin hydrated and protects it from wrinkles, flakiness, dryness, and skin disorders. So, doesn’t matter which miraculous product you apply, if you don’t drink adequate water, your skin will still appear dull and flat. Well, there is no denial that water is the number one drink for clear and healthy skin and you will notice the difference sooner than you expected!
With water as the default drink, let’s take a look at six more drinks that wonderfully uplifts your skin.
Complete Hydration
Benefits: Drinking this mix will leave you deeply hydrated and refreshed. Watermelon or cucumber contains 92% water and lycopene, a strong antioxidant that can decrease inflammation. Ginger has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial properties making it highly beneficial for the skin.
Flavourful Detoxification
Benefits: This mix is highly beneficial for detoxification. Lemon is a natural detoxifier that removes toxins from your body and skin. Mint not only adds a refreshing flavour, but protects skin and body with its powerful anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties.
Ingredients: 2 cut lemons, 1 small cucumber finely sliced, handful of mint leaves, and 1 litre filtered water.
Preparation: Squeeze lemon juice into a glass jug. Add sliced cucumber to the juice. Crush mint leaves in between your palms and add it to the jug. Add water. Refrigerate for two hours to infuse.
Glowing Skin Antioxidant Drink
Benefits: This drink is all you need if your desire is for a glowing skin. It is a storehouse of antioxidants and vitamins as well as works as an anti-inflammatory too. Sipping it every morning will not only enhance your skin’s appearance, but also remove puffiness.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp of hibiscus flower, and a jug of ice-cold filtered water.
Preparation: Add 1 tbsp. of hibiscus flower along with pomegranate seeds to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Simmer on low for 5 mins and strain the seeds. Add in raw honey if desired and sip of it warm or add ice cubes for a cold brew. READ MORE- AYURVEDA BATH POWDER FOR CLEAR GLOWING SKIN
Vitamin C rich drink – brighten skin
Benefits: Sounds delicious right! This is the ultimate beauty drink that completely hydrates your body, skin, and hair, cleanses the body by removing toxins and makes way for a clearer complexion and healthier scalp.
Ingredients: 4-6 sliced kiwi or 2 fresh amla ( indian gooseberry) , half lemon, handful of basil, and 2 cup of ice cold filtered water.
Preparation: Add kiwi with fresh basil and juice of half lemon along with the water in a blender and blend on high. Strain and enjoy.
Forever Young – antiaging drink
Benefits: Known for being heart healthy, red wine is a wonderful drink for your skin too. Matcha powder contains antioxidants such as flavonoids, resveratrol, and tannins that have anti-aging benefits as it maintains collagen and elasticity of the skin. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of matcha combat free radicals, reduce inflammation and dark spots, and cleanses skin pores too. And all of these together gives way for a clear and younger looking skin.
Ingredients: A glass of red wine or matcha tea
Preparation: Simple whisk a teaspoon of matcha powder with hot water and pour it in a glass! Add vegan milk to it and few saffron strands. You can add in sweetener of your choice before you drink. READ MORE – Overnight Hair Growth Seeds Hair Spray Recipe
So, let’s work it inside out for a clear, healthy, and gorgeous skin!